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NSL roundup: Small, Hunter lift AFC Toronto to 2-1 win over Montreal Roses

NSL roundup: Small, Hunter lift AFC Toronto to 2-1 win over Montreal Roses

MONTREAL — Nikayla Small and Kaylee Hunter scored one goal apiece in the first half as AFC Toronto extended its lead atop the Northern Super League with a 2-1 win over Montreal Roses FC on Saturday.
Fleetwood clings to one-shot lead in Memphis as Scheffler lurks

Fleetwood clings to one-shot lead in Memphis as Scheffler lurks

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Tommy Fleetwood had a three-shot swing go against him early and a two-shot swing cost him on the final hole Saturday in the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
Mariano Rivera tears Achilles in Yankees Old-Timers' Day game and needs surgery

Mariano Rivera tears Achilles in Yankees Old-Timers' Day game and needs surgery

NEW YORK (AP) — Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera tore an Achilles tendon while going after a flyball at the New York Yankees' Old-Timers’ Day game on Saturday and needs surgery.
Jen Pawol breaks MLB's gender barrier as the first female umpire to work a regular-season game

Jen Pawol breaks MLB's gender barrier as the first female umpire to work a regular-season game

ATLANTA (AP) — Jen Pawol felt love and support from fans, family, peers and players as she made history as the first female umpire to work a regular-season game in the major leagues. “It was amazing when we took the field,” Pawol said.
Auger-Aliassime, Diallo advance to Cincinnati Open third round; Fernandez exits

Auger-Aliassime, Diallo advance to Cincinnati Open third round; Fernandez exits

CINCINNATI — Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime and Gabriel Diallo advanced to the Cincinnati Open's third round in men's singles, while Leylah Fernandez exited the women's draw on Saturday.
Jen Pawol breaks MLB's gender barrier as the first female umpire to work a regular-season game

Jen Pawol breaks MLB's gender barrier as the first female umpire to work a regular-season game

ATLANTA (AP) — Jen Pawol has made history as the first female umpire to work a regular-season game in the major leagues.
Midfielder Malik Henry earns promotion, signs first-team contract with Toronto FC

Midfielder Malik Henry earns promotion, signs first-team contract with Toronto FC

TORONTO — Toronto FC has signed Canadian midfielder Malik Henry to a first team-contract through 2025 with club options for 2026 and 2027.
Kershaw beats Scherzer in Cooperstown matchup, Betts' homer powers Dodgers past Blue Jays

Kershaw beats Scherzer in Cooperstown matchup, Betts' homer powers Dodgers past Blue Jays

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw outpitched Max Scherzer in a matchup for the ages, and Mookie Betts homered and drove in three runs to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers past the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on Friday night.
Canada women stumble in second half but beat Ireland 47-26 in final World Cup warm-up

Canada women stumble in second half but beat Ireland 47-26 in final World Cup warm-up

BELFAST — Florence Symonds scored two first-half tries and Canada survived an uneven second half to dispatch Ireland 47-26 Saturday in its final warm-up match before the Rugby World Cup kicks off in England later this month.
Scherzer and Kershaw square off in rare duel of 3,000-strikeout club members

Scherzer and Kershaw square off in rare duel of 3,000-strikeout club members

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw went toe-to-toe for six innings in a vintage duel Friday night between the two most recent additions to the 3,000-strikeout club.